Brightwood College-Nashville (246202)

www.brightwood.edu

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    2017 Average Net Price
    $22,788
    After Financial Aid
    2015 Default Rate
    30%
    on Student Loans
    2017 Enrolled Students
    309
    100% Full-Time
    2017 Graduation Rate
    64.3%
    164 Graduates

    About

    Brightwood College-Nashville (246202) is a higher education institution located in Davidson County, TN. In 2018, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Brightwood College-Nashville (246202) were Medical Assistant (86 degrees awarded), Dental Assisting (56 degrees), and Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (43 degrees).

    In 2018, 223 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Brightwood College-Nashville (246202). 85.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 14.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (104 degrees), 1.44 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (72 degrees).

    In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Brightwood College-Nashville (246202) was 30%, corresponding to 176 out of the 586 total borrowers.

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    Costs

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,788.

    In 2017, 77% of undergraduate students attending Brightwood College-Nashville (246202) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Average Net Price

    $22,788
    2017 Value
    8.12%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2017 Brightwood College-Nashville (246202) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,788. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Brightwood College-Nashville (246202) grew by 8.12%.

    This chart compares the average net price of Brightwood College-Nashville (246202) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    77%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    75%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    77% of undergraduate students at Brightwood College-Nashville (246202) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2017. This represents a growth of 14.9% with respect to 2016, when 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Student Loan Default Rate

    Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.
    30%
    2015 Default Rate
    176
    Number of Defaults

    In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Brightwood College-Nashville (246202) was 30%, which represents 176 out of the 586 total borrowers.

    A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

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    Enrollment

    Brightwood College-Nashville (246202) had a total enrollment of 309 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at Brightwood College-Nashville (246202) is 309 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Brightwood College-Nashville (246202) are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Brightwood College-Nashville (246202), both undergraduate and graduate, is 57% Black or African American, 26.2% White, 7.12% Hispanic or Latino, 1.29% Two or More Races, 0.324% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.324% Asian.

    Students enrolled at Brightwood College-Nashville (246202) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (45.3%), followed by White Female (25.7%) and Black or African American Male (6.13%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Brightwood College-Nashville (246202) in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 309 students. The full-time enrollment at Brightwood College-Nashville (246202) is 309 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Brightwood College-Nashville (246202) are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    74%
    2017 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Brightwood College-Nashville (246202) was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), Brightwood College-Nashville (246202) had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)
    1. Black or African American
      176 enrolled students
    2. White
      81 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      22 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Brightwood College-Nashville (246202) is 57% Black or African American, 26.2% White, 7.12% Hispanic or Latino, 1.29% Two or More Races, 0.324% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.324% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 21 students (6.8%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2018, 159 more women than men received degrees from Brightwood College-Nashville (246202). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Brightwood College-Nashville (246202) is black or african american (104 degrees awarded). There were 1.44 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (72 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Brightwood College-Nashville (246202) is Medical Assistant (86 degrees awarded), followed by Dental Assisting (56 degrees) and Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (43 degrees).

    In 2018,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Brightwood College-Nashville (246202), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (22 degrees awarded), Health (191 degrees), and Legal (10 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Registered nurses
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Brightwood College-Nashville (246202) are Registered nurses (1,490,949 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (165,916 people), Medical & health services managers (161,955 people), Pharmacists (134,176 people), and Physicians (109,943 people).

    The most specialized majors at Brightwood College-Nashville (246202) in 2018 are Construction (22 degrees awarded), Health (191 degrees), and Legal (10 degrees) (as of 2018).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Brightwood College-Nashville (246202) are Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, Personal financial advisors, and Nurse anesthetists

    The most specialized majors at Brightwood College-Nashville (246202) are Construction (22 degrees awarded), Health (191 degrees), and Legal (10 degrees) (as of 2018).

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    Common Industries by Major

    General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Brightwood College-Nashville (246202) are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,594,055 people), Outpatient care centers (276,633 people), Elementary & secondary schools (248,390 people), Offices of physicians (200,325 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (144,898 people).

    The most specialized majors at Brightwood College-Nashville (246202) are Construction (22 degrees awarded), Health (191 degrees), and Legal (10 degrees) (as of 2018).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Brightwood College-Nashville (246202).
    Paralegal
    Most Common (2018)
    2 degrees awarded

    In 2018, the most common less than 1 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Brightwood College-Nashville (246202) was Paralegal with 2 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from less than 1 year postsecondary certificate programs at Brightwood College-Nashville (246202) according to their major.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    32
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2018
    191
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2018

    In 2018, 32 degrees were awarded to men at Brightwood College-Nashville (246202), which is 0.168 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (191).

    This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Brightwood College-Nashville (246202) by degrees awarded.

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2018, 22 degrees were awarded to men at Brightwood College-Nashville (246202) in Electrician. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2018, 88 degrees were awarded to men at Brightwood College-Nashville (246202) in Medical Assistant, which is 22 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    41%
    100% Completion Time
    52%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2017, 41% of students graduating from Brightwood College-Nashville (246202) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 52% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 54% within 200%.

    The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2018)
    1. Black or African American
      104 degrees awarded
    2. White
      72 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      17 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Brightwood College-Nashville (246202) is black or african american (104 degrees awarded). There were 1.44 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (72 degrees).

    7.17% of degree recipients (16 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)
    1. White Female
      147 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      137 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      125 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Brightwood College-Nashville (246202) is white female (147 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (137 degrees).

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    Operations

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Brightwood College-Nashville (246202) are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 9 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 3 employees, and Management with 2 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $2.23M
    2017 Salaries
    0%
    growth from 2016

    In 2017, Brightwood College-Nashville (246202) paid a median of $2.23M in salaries, a 0% growth from the previous year.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $352k
    Instructional Salaries
    7
    Number of Employees

    In 2017, Brightwood College-Nashville (246202) paid a total of $352k to 7 employees working as instructors, which represents 20.8% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Brightwood College-Nashville (246202) were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 9 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 3 employees, and Management with 2 employees.

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